Chain Reaction
Synopsis
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
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Chain Reaction (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-18
Top Cast
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Keanu Reeves
Eddie Kasalivich
Morgan Freeman
Paul Shannon
Rachel Weisz
Dr. Lily Sinclair
Fred Ward
FBI Agent Leon Ford
Kevin Dunn
FBI Agent Doyle
Brian Cox
Lyman Earl Collier
Joanna Cassidy
Maggie McDermott
Chelcie Ross
Ed Rafferty
Nicholas Rudall
Dr. Alistair Barkley
Tzi Ma
Lu Chen
Krzysztof Pieczyński
Lucasz Screbneski
Julie Pearl
Emily Pearl
Godfrey
Chidi Egbuna
Gene Barge
James Washington
Nathan Davis
Morris Grodsky
Aaron Williams
Lab Techie #3
Daniel H. Friedman
Video Dan
Johnny Lee Davenport
Caleb Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$10.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- J.F. Lawton, Michael Bortman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Chain Reaction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.2M
- Production Studios
- Chicago Pacific Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck Company, 3 Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Davis
J.F. Lawton, Michael Bortman, Rick Seaman, Josh Friedman, Arne Schmidt
Jerry Goldsmith
Frank Tidy, Frank M. Holgate
Don Brochu, Arthur Schmidt, Dov Hoenig
Arne Schmidt, Andrew Davis, Richard D. Zanuck, Erwin Stoff
Department Leadership Roster
J.F. Lawton
Screenplay
Michael Bortman
Screenplay
Arne Schmidt
Producer
Andrew Davis
Director
Don Brochu
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Andrew Davis
Producer
Mark Stevens
Editor
Jodie Lynn Tillen
Costume Design
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Nick Davis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain Reaction
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What is Chain Reaction about?
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
Who directed Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis.
Who stars in Chain Reaction?
The principal cast of Chain Reaction includes Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward, Kevin Dunn.
When was Chain Reaction released and how long is it?
Chain Reaction was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $60.2M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Chain Reaction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chain Reaction was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chain Reaction?
Chain Reaction holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).